When Was the Last Time You Tested for SCN?

If it has been years since you last tested, or you have never tested at all, now is the time to check your fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN). SCN is the top yield-robbing pest of soybeans, and testing is the first step to managing it.

In this video, Field Advisor takes you from the field to the lab to show how simple it is to collect and submit a soil sample through the free SCN sampling program, funded by the Illinois Soybean Checkoff in partnership with the University of Illinois. You will see what happens after your sample leaves the farm and how your results can help you make smarter decisions for next season.

Order your free SCN testing kit today and get to know your numbers because what you cannot see could be costing you yield – www.fieldadvisor.org/SCNtesting.

About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Manager and Editor of Field Advisor for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.